The Role of ESG in Our Operations

GLS is committed to responsible growth, guided by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. These principles drive our efforts to reduce our environmental impact , support our workforce and communities and uphold transparency and ethical governance across our entire supply chain. We focus on the reduction of carbon emissions, creating an inclusive workplace and supporting local initiatives

ESG reporting

Discover our ESG journey through detailed reports from recent years.

Download ESG reports

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Every day, GLS transports millions of parcels, and we recognise the impact of our logistics and transport processes on natural resources and emissions. That‘s why climate and environmental protection are integral to our sustainability efforts.

Our environmental efforts
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With a dynamic team of more than 23,000 colleagues from diverse backgrounds in more than 50 countries, we take pride in being an inclusive employer and a trusted business partner, making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Our social efforts
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Responsible corporate governance ensures the trust placed in us by stakeholders is earned through integrity and reliable service. We provide access to policies, supporting documents and certificates to foster transparency.

Our governmental efforts